Meindl is one of the rare companies that still manufactures their products in Germany. Located in Bavaria, one of the country's historic shoemaking regions, the Meindl story dates all the way back to...1683. At that time, Petrus became Meindl family's first traditional shoemaker, and the tradition and manufacturing process hasn't changed much since. It's only logical then, that Meindl is one of the biggest names in outdoor shoes, possessing a unique expertise thanks to their excellent location: the Alps.